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May 2016 Technique

Letter from the Chair

I have the honor of being the 2016 and 2017 Chair of TDBP. I wanted to send out a greeting and update our members on the current state of TDBP focus and activities.

At this moment in our profession, we are confronting the questions of “What is the relevance of our service for our clients?” and “What is the impact of our work for society?” TDBP members have a large part to play in this conversation.

Architects should be leaders in the application of technical design for building performance. We can leverage our expertise and our position as Leaders of the Design Team to be more focused on delivering projects that meet the goals that we set with our clients. If we can meet this challenge we will improve the quality of the service that we provide and create pathways to broader services and deeper partnerships. To meet this goal, we will have to convince many practicing architects and emerging professionals that sound knowledge of basic building science, technical design and data driven building performance is fundamental to the value of the architectural service.

In this issue

► Feature Articles

► In the News

► Upcoming Events

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Features

Working Toward High Performance: Roles and Responsibilities

By Joseph Deringer, AIA, LEED AP

What are high performing buildings? They provide the following:

High performance for its occupants
Comfort - thermal, visual, acoustic, +
Productivity
Well-being: Air quality, outside and inside Outdoor airflow
Visual comfort

Addressing Foundation Wall Vapor Drive

By Drake A. Wauters, AIA

When reading about fearless world famous architects and the building scientists that support their projects with their active skins, advanced materials, and many innovations one would think that change comes swiftly to the design of buildings. However for most buildings this is certainly not true and to that point I would like to say a few important things about the humble basement.

In the News

In remembrance of Michael Chelednik, AIA

It is with deep sorrow that we mark the passing of Michael Chelednik, AIA on April 4. Michael was a loving family man, a consummate professional, and an architect who was truly dedicated to the advancement of our profession through his many contributions to the AIA and to our knowledge community, Technical Design for Building Performance (TDBP).

From the initial roundtable that led to the creation of TDBP in 2010 and in every year that followed, Michael's commitment to the delivery of higher performing buildings through commissioning and our on-going efforts to strengthen the education and training requirements for architects in building science was both selfless and profound.

Upcoming Events

Last chance to register for AIA Convention 2016

EV102 - Find Your Community in Philly and Beyond!
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Racquet Club of Philadelphia | $25 | Learn more

Come hang out with the Technical Design for Building Performance (TDBP) Knowledge Community! We invite you to connect with first time and returning attendees who share your interests at this new event. Indulge in festive cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and partake in fun activities all while reveling in the unique architectural details of the venue. *This event takes place of last year's TDBP/TAP Reception.

Photo credit: Oscar & Associates

WE111 - Enclosure Design for Energy Saving from the Basics
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Pennsylvania Convention Center Room 111
Earn 3.75 LUs/HSW/GBCI/RIBA | $225 | Learn more

The true energy efficiency of a design is measured only by its energy savings. But which elements of your construction have the largest impact on this number? Learn how to make the most of your sustainable designs during this intensive session on enclosure design. Be sure to bring along challenges from your own projects for the panel discussion.

WE305 - Live Demo of Achieving a High Performance Building
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pennsylvania Convention Center Room 115C
Earn 3.75 LUs/HSW/RIBA | $225 | Learn more

Go beyond building codes and set your sights on designing a high-performance building with this interactive live demo. Using simulation programs like eQUEST and EnergyPlus, this session will demonstrate how you can achieve energy savings of 20-35% beyond code. You'll take part in several simulations and have access to the simulation input and output files.

FR103 - Building Enclosure Fundamentals and New Technologies
Friday, May 20, 2016 | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Pennsylvania Convention Center Room 115
Earn 1.00 LU/HSW/GBCI/RIBA | Learn more

Now, more than ever, architects must be keenly aware of building enclosure demands and design considerations. This session will provide a toolkit of guidelines for assemblies, details, components, and materials important in designing high-performance building enclosures. You'll leave with the resources and understanding to better integrate technologies into quality control.

The American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006

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